1. On February 3, 1809, Kentucky Governor Charles Scott signed a law that made the practice of dueling illegal in the state. This was significant at the time as dueling was a common way of settling disputes and was often viewed as a way for men to defend their honor.

2. In 1934, famous Kentucky jockey Eddie Arcaro won his first career race at Jefferson Downs in Louisiana. Arcaro would go on to become one of the most successful jockeys in history, winning five Kentucky Derbys and two Triple Crowns.

3. On February 3, 1924, the Louisville Orchestra gave its first public performance at the Memorial Auditorium in Louisville. The orchestra has since become one of the most acclaimed and respected symphony orchestras in the country.

4. In 1834, Kentucky Senator Henry Clay gave his famous "Compromise Speech" in an effort to resolve the escalating tensions between Northern and Southern states over the issue of slavery. Clay's speech, which proposed several compromises, helped to ease tensions for a time but ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of the Civil War.

5. On February 3, 1996, the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team defeated Mississippi State 80-78 to extend its record-setting winning streak to 27 games. The 1995-1996 team is considered one of the greatest in college basketball history and went on to win the NCAA championship with a perfect 38-0 record.